Thursday, August 28, 2014

LEGAL TERMS SCENE 1

Here are some important legal terms to know especially for Jack, Susan and Henry's characters...

Furtive-attempting to avoid notice of attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Contrition- the state of feeling remorseful
Reticence- wanting to avoid communication and not wanting to offer anymore info than necessary, "remaining silent", "reserved". 
Deniability- the ability to deny something especially on the basis of being officially uninformed.
Addendum- an item of additional material to a completed written document (change or explanation in a contract or negotiation)
Indictment- a formal change or accusation of a serious crime
Attorney of Record-an attorney who has signed pleadings or other forms on behalf of a client or approached in court/ remains the Attorney of Record until case is closed or substitute replaces him/her.
Plea- a formal statement stating guilt or innocence
Disarray- disorganization, chaos, confusion.
Client Intake Forms- Information form of past and present; general info from client.

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